He was not as foolish as Director Li, choosing to turn against him on such an occasion. If Director Li hadn’t implicated him, he might have been able to lend a hand, but in the current situation, it would only end in mutual destruction. He sensed, however, that he was likely finished. In this day and age, as long as there were no issues, things were fine, but once problems surfaced, the punishment was bound to be severe. Furthermore, Deputy Director Li knew exactly how serious his own transgressions were.
In reality, his problems were far greater than anyone imagined. Since He Yuzhu had made his move, he would naturally not give the other party a chance to retaliate. The men in white uniforms were highly efficient; under his direction, they quickly assembled a team, forced open the offices of Director Li and Deputy Director Li, and seized a significant amount of items.
Director Li’s situation was relatively better, consisting mostly of logistical supplies. His greatest offense was coveting the house belonging to Mahua’s family, which was a grave crime. Deputy Director Li’s situation was much worse; his office not only contained a vast amount of wealth but also a surprising number of women’s garments. He wanted to offer an explanation but dared not speak. These items were not placed there by him personally, but he had indeed engaged in illicit affairs with multiple women at the factory. Once the investigation began, this matter would be impossible to conceal. He had clung to…
Chapter 30